New York Times intl News

New York Times intl News

Changing of the Guard: China’s Military Seeks More Sway, Worrying Communist Party

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 06:22 PM PDT

With China's once-a-decade leadership transition nearing, Communist Party leaders are pushing back against what some see as military officials' intrusion into policy and politics.

Anna Piaggi, Italian Fashion Editor, Dies at 81

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:32 PM PDT

Ms. Piaggi was known for her wildly colorful style of dress and a collection of clothes spanning more than 200 years.

Raisman Adds 2 Olympic Medals to United States’ Total

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:41 PM PDT

Aly Raisman added a gold and a bronze to the United States' medal count, but her bronze only came after judges recounted her score in the balance beam final.

Australia’s Pearson Wins Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:56 PM PDT

Sally Pearson of Australia, left, won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles. Americans swept the next three places.

Guilty Plea Ends Rampage Case at Giffords Event in Tuscon

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:56 PM PDT

Jared L. Loughner seemed subdued and resigned, telling the judge that he understood the implications of his plea, which offers him no chance of appeals.

Brothers in Olympic Triathlon Add to Britain’s Medal Haul

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 01:51 PM PDT

Alistair Brownlee won the men's triathlon and his brother Jonny finished third, giving Britain its first medals in the event.

‘Les Riches’ in France Vow to Leave if 75% Tax Rate Is Passed

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:45 PM PDT

President François Hollande's call to raise the tax rate on France's wealthiest citizens to 75 percent has some considering a move to Brussels or London.

China’s Liu Xiang Comes Up Short Again in 100-Meter Hurdles

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 01:09 PM PDT

Liu Xiang, the great Chinese hope for a track gold medal, again came up short as he fell in the first hurdle in the 110 meters.

2012 London Olympics: London Live: Follow Tuesday's Action at the Olympics

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 02:07 PM PDT

Aly Raisman of the United States wins gold with a dominating performance in the gymnastics floor exercise, and other news from track and field, soccer, and beach volleyball.

Investors Search for Financial Safe Havens

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 06:18 AM PDT

With the world in financial turmoil, and Treasury bond yields at record lows, American investors are turning to places like Norway, Sweden, Canada and Australia as safe havens.

Fighting Grows More Intense in Syria’s Largest City

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 04:40 PM PDT

Thousands of frightened refugees poured out of the embattled Syrian metropolis of Aleppo on Tuesday as the military's fighter jets stepped up bombing raids.

The Caucus: New Romney Ad Attacks Obama on Welfare Waivers

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 06:58 AM PDT

The Romney campaign released a new attack ad Tuesday alleging that the Obama administration is "gutting" the welfare-to-work program, though as governor Mr. Romney advocated a similar approach.

On The Road: Carriers Back Off on Raising Air Fares

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 08:10 AM PDT

The major carriers, feeling uncertain about travelers' willingness to pay higher ticket prices, decided to delay increases for now.

Rains Flood a Third of Manila Area as Many Flee

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 05:44 PM PDT

At least a third of the overpopulated capital of the Philippines and its suburbs were submerged on Tuesday as torrential rains battered the city and floodwaters poured in from almost all sides.

The Caucus: Republicans Focus Attacks on Obama's Advisers

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 07:03 AM PDT

As election day draws closer, Republicans have stepped up their attacks - not on President Obama, but rather on his top aides.

ArtsBeat: Marvin Hamlisch, Composer of 'A Chorus Line,' Dies at 68

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 07:37 AM PDT

Marvin Hamlisch, the singularly productive and sensationally decorated composer of musicals like "A Chorus Line" and songs like "The Way We Were," died in Los Angeles on Monday after a brief illness.

DealBook: Iran Inquiry Is Abrupt Reversal for Standard Chartered

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 03:12 PM PDT

Standard Chartered, which has thrived so far during Europe's debt crisis, faces costly fines in an investigation of its financial dealings with Iran.

In Weak Economy, an Opening to Court Votes of Single Women

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 08:31 AM PDT

In an election focused on the economy, the votes from the legions of unmarried women who helped lift President Obama to victory in 2008 are now up for grabs.

Liu Xiang of China Crashes Out of Olympic 110-Meter Men’s Hurdles

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 08:20 AM PDT

Liu Xiang, the 2004 gold medalist and former world-record holder in the event, appeared to mistime his approach to the first hurdle, ran directly into it and fell.

Well: Weight Can Be an Obstacle to Organ Donation

Posted: 06 Aug 2012 02:31 PM PDT

Add one more unexpected consequence of Americans' expanding waistlines: A growing number of potential organ donors are ineligible to donate because of their weight.